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Debbie J · 06-06-2005, 09:07

[QUOTE=lettie]
I do think that there is a psychological aspect to treating illnesses. If someone believes that these therpies help them, then it gives them a sense of wellbeing, but doesn't necessarily cure their illness. Relaxing alternative therapies may also help a person to sleep. Sleep is the state where the body's systems refresh and mend themselves.

My 7 year old is an example of this. He has a short attention span & short term memory problems which makes school difficult, (though he is not disruptive). After hearing lots of good reports about omega 3 I thought I'd give it a try, so I gave it to him & told him what it was for. Two weeks into taking it his teacher told me he was much better for taking it. 5 weeks after she asked if I had stopped giving it to him when I replied no she said oh well its not working now! My point is that while it was new to him he made extra effort but once the novelty had worn off he went back to 'normal'. It may well work for others just not for him.

06-06-2005, 09:07	#10
Debbie J Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 536 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 41	Re: It's good for you....or is it? [QUOTE=lettie] I do think that there is a psychological aspect to treating illnesses. If someone believes that these therpies help them, then it gives them a sense of wellbeing, but doesn't necessarily cure their illness. Relaxing alternative therapies may also help a person to sleep. Sleep is the state where the body's systems refresh and mend themselves. My 7 year old is an example of this. He has a short attention span & short term memory problems which makes school difficult, (though he is not disruptive). After hearing lots of good reports about omega 3 I thought I'd give it a try, so I gave it to him & told him what it was for. Two weeks into taking it his teacher told me he was much better for taking it. 5 weeks after she asked if I had stopped giving it to him when I replied no she said oh well its not working now! My point is that while it was new to him he made extra effort but once the novelty had worn off he went back to 'normal'. It may well work for others just not for him.